Faith notes: Nov. 23

Christmas events

Zebulon Baptist Church will host a series of events leading up to the Christmas holiday. On Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. there will be a Hanging of the Green ceremony at the church with the Sanctuary and Youth Choirs performing. On Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. the church will host the musical “Jesus,” featuring the Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra. A live nativity scene will be presented at 7 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21-22. The church will host Christmas Eve candlelight communion services at 5 and 11 p.m. on Dec. 24.

Sponsor a senior

Beyond the Gate Ministries is seeking volunteers willing to sponsor a senior citizen this year for Christmas. Residents at Oliver House provide a detailed list of items they would like to receive for Christmas. Beyond the Gate Ministries is seeking donations totaling $20 per resident. Donors can either give their money directly to the ministry or contact the organization to receive a list of wanted items and shop the resident themselves. To learn more, email beyondthegateministries@gmail.com or call 919-201-0909.

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Southeastern FWB College seeks accreditation

An onsite evaluation team from Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools will visit the campus of Southeastern Free Will Bible College in Wendell from Nov. 28-Dec. 30 for the purpose of evaluating the school for candidacy.

Residents are welcome to comment on the school in writing. Those comments should be mailed to TRACS, 15935 Forest Road, Forest, Va., 24551.

Mobile market

The last mobile market of the year will be held Saturday, Dec. 17, from 10-11 a.m. at the Zebulon Boys & Girls Club, 1320 Shepard School Road.

Covering Clothing Closet

Overcomer Outreach Christian Center will sell new and gently used items during the Covering Clothing Closet event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the fourth Saturday of each month at 445 Old Wilson Road, Wendell. It is open to the community and will raise money for the church’s outreach ministries.

Volunteers needed

Meals on Wheels of Zebulon United Methodist Church needs volunteer drivers for three routes in the Zebulon area. Volunteers will pick up the meals from the church and deliver them to clients one day a month. For more information, contact the church office at 919-269-9408.

Women’s Ministry

The Women’s Ministry at Elevation Baptist Church invites women of all ages at 10 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at 4729 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, lower annex. For details, email ElevationWomen@gmail.com.

Food ministries

▪ The local Brown Bag Ministry based out of St. Eugene Catholic Church in Wendell serves more than 1,000 bag lunches on Saturdays in an effort to combat hunger in Wendell and Zebulon. To volunteer, or for more information, visit www.brownbagministry.org or email brownbagministry@yahoo.com. The ministry serves free lunches from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays at Zebulon United Methodist Church, 121 W. Gannon Ave. For more information on the Zebulon satellite location, call Cindy Privette at 919-269-8359.

▪ Zebulon First Baptist Church runs a soup kitchen from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 304 E. Barbee St., Zebulon.

▪ Calvary Faith Center holds a Community Day from 10-11 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month at 4825 Rolesville Road, Wendell. This Community Day ministry includes free boxes of food, hot dogs, drinks and health screenings. For information, visit calvaryfaith.com or call 919-523-6223.

▪ The Zebulon United Methodist Church Food Pantry is open from 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 114 W. Sycamore St. The pantry will be open from 5-6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month. For more information, call coordinator Mike Powers at 919-269-8972 or the church office at 919-269-9408.

▪ The O’Neal Revival Tabernacle will hold its monthly food pantry day from 9-11 a.m. every second Saturday at 500 Richardson Road, Zebulon. For details, call Pastor Bob O’Neal 919-375-4275 or go to onealtabernacle.org.

Support groups

▪ Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step Christ-centered program for hurts, habits and hang-ups of all kinds, meets from 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Pine Street Fellowship Hall of Wendell Baptist Church, 302 N. Pine St. For more information on the Celebrate Recovery program, visit celebraterecovery.com. For more information on how it works at Wendell Baptist Church, visit wendellbaptist.org.

▪ Faith Baptist Church hosts a DivorceCare weekly seminar and support group from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at 2728 Marks Creek Road, Knightdale. For details, contact Loren Burch at 919-271-6111 or lorenburch@gmail.com.

Bible studies

▪ Word of God Church in Zebulon has Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 252-452-7674 for more information.

▪ St. Paul Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, has Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays with intercessory prayer from 7:15-7:25 p.m. at 1319 Pulley-Gordon Road, Zebulon. Email: stpaulcocdoc@yahoo.com.

▪ The Lilies Among the Thorns Christian Women of Purpose group seeks women who desire accountability, support and the camaraderie of other women in doing God’s will. The group meets at 7 p.m. every second Thursday of the month at the Knightdale Recreation Center, 101 Lawson Ridge Road, Knightdale. Call 919-867-2010.

▪ The couples fellowship of Zebulon First Baptist Church meets at 7 p.m. the third Friday of each month at 304 E. Barbee St., Zebulon. Call 919-269-7355.

▪ An adult singles group meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at Pearces Baptist Church, 4634 Pearces Road, Zebulon. Call 919-269-9768 or email k_orndorff@msn.com.

Preschools

▪ Green Pines Baptist Preschool has opened registration to the public. The church offers two-, three- and five-day programs for children ages 1 through pre-kindergarten at 1498 Hodge Road, Knightdale. Call 919-266-3363 or email jsexton@greenpines.org.

▪ Heritage Baptist Church Preschool is accepting children all year round. The church offers programs for ages 6 weeks through 4 years at 615 Mack Todd Road, Zebulon. Call 919-269-6504.